"CARBON BLACK" MORE LIKE "MIDNIGHT BLUE"
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From: BELGIUM
Carbonschwarz is a very nice & original colour. I can't stop turning around my car when I washed it & applied Carnuba ! It's so deep & metallic dark. It changes slightly when watching in different lights, angles & surfaces. Some people say it's blue, other ones say it's black, but everybody say it's a beautifull colour. I love it.
For me, this business class limousine must wear a dark dress ! But I'll never pass this car in a commercial carwash.
I chose the sport kit option partly because this coulour was only available with it !
For me, this business class limousine must wear a dark dress ! But I'll never pass this car in a commercial carwash.
I chose the sport kit option partly because this coulour was only available with it !
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My Ride: E60 2005 535d Sport, Carbon Black, 19" M-light Double Spoke 172 8J Alloys, Media Package, Bi-Xenons, Heated seats, Black Dakota leather, Sun protection glass.
I had an E46 330d Sport which was in Black Sapphire - The Carbon black is much more distinctive, especially at night and with the Xenons on - it looks like a beast!
regards
Grafiker
P.S. Haj?
regards
Grafiker
P.S. Haj?
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From: Singapore
My Ride: Nothing to boast about!
It's definitely not black. I have seen one. Maybe the sun light here is too strong. The colour appears exactly like dark blue. Actually when I saw it, there was a period when it was very cloudy (before the rain). The car still looked blue rather than black.
But I like it; rather unique.
But I like it; rather unique.
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My Ride: '05 545i - scheduled for ED pickup in Munich on 7/22!
Originally Posted by snawaz' post='250103' date='Mar 5 2006, 09:56 AM
does anyone else think that the carbon black looks nothing like black. they should have just called it a midnight blue as it is. give me proper black anyday, (sapphire or jet).
You been living under a rock and never seen a Carbon Black E46 M3 before?
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Originally Posted by Fin535dA' post='250194' date='Mar 5 2006, 10:48 AM
Yeah :/ I'm in constant pain right now.. It's still below 0 degrees Celsius and no sign of spring yet. I'm so depressed. I can't wash it outside, nor can I inside because there are no places that I know of where I could wash it in warmth.
Automatic car washes are utter rubbish!
*Sigh* It seems I have no other option than to wait for one to two more months.
Any good tips on how to wash&wax (and everything! wheels, interior, leather) the Carbon Black 535d? Yeah, the whole process, please And what products are good the job?
Automatic car washes are utter rubbish!
*Sigh* It seems I have no other option than to wait for one to two more months.
Any good tips on how to wash&wax (and everything! wheels, interior, leather) the Carbon Black 535d? Yeah, the whole process, please
And what products are good the job?Carbon black is so beautiful IMO, but I have never had a finish that gets swirl marks so easily.
If the weather is too cold, take it to a detailing shop....no need to suffer for another two months!
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From: western Canada
My Ride: 2006 550i Titanium Silver, Black Dakota Leather, Aluminum Cube Trim, M Sport Pkg, Premium Pkg, Comfort Access, Head Up Display, Steptronic, Comfort Seats, Rear Heated Seats, Through Load, Park Distance Control, Navigation , HK Logic 7, etc
I testdrove a 530xi in carbon black with M sport pkg. It was ugly. Looked almost purple. And it showed literally every mark. What a total nightmare it would be to keep clean! The dealer still has it rotting on his lot 4 months later! Big shocker 
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My Ride: E60 2006 525d Steptronic, Carbon Black, M Sport-Package, Style 135M Rims, Beige Interior, Dark Poplar Wood Trim, Comfort Seats, Professional Navigation with BMW Online and BMW Assist, HUD, Logic7, TV, Bluetooth, Speech Control, Active Steering, Adaptive Bi-Xenon, 6-Disc Changer, Heated Seats (front and back), Extended Climate, PDC, Sunroof, Auto-Dim. Int + Folding Exterior Mirrors, Electric Rear- and Side Blinds, Foldable rear seats, Electric Adjustable Steering Wheel
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From: Sheffield, England
My Ride: 535d se ac schnitzer front, msport rear.
Originally Posted by BetterMakeWay' post='250609' date='Mar 6 2006, 02:50 PM
Yeah carbon black=ugly. Ahahaha those pics where stunning. 
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My Ride: E60 2006 525d Steptronic, Carbon Black, M Sport-Package, Style 135M Rims, Beige Interior, Dark Poplar Wood Trim, Comfort Seats, Professional Navigation with BMW Online and BMW Assist, HUD, Logic7, TV, Bluetooth, Speech Control, Active Steering, Adaptive Bi-Xenon, 6-Disc Changer, Heated Seats (front and back), Extended Climate, PDC, Sunroof, Auto-Dim. Int + Folding Exterior Mirrors, Electric Rear- and Side Blinds, Foldable rear seats, Electric Adjustable Steering Wheel
Originally Posted by BetterMakeWay' post='250609' date='Mar 6 2006, 03:50 PM
Yeah carbon black=ugly.
